Gene William Magnusson

	Gene William Magnusson, 60, of Sesser, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2000 at his home.
	Mr. Magnusson had retired from Consol Coal after 27 years.  He was a member of the UMWA and a founding member of Southern Illinois Storm Riders.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
	He was born October 17, 1939 in Yonkers, New York, the son of Herbert Magnusson and Sue Brink.  He married Marla Gobtop and she survives.
	In addition to his wife, surviving are two children, Olivia Stinson of Sesser and William Magnusson of Sesser.
	Funeral services were Wednesday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Bro. Larry Cook officiating.  There will be no interment Wednesday; the body was cremated. 	
	Friends were able to call from 1:00 p.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.
	In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tip Hospice or the Storm Riders Toys for Tots.
